beat-making

noun
UK /ˈbiːtˌmeɪkɪŋ/
US /ˈbiːtˌmeɪkɪŋ/

The activity of making the music and rhythm for songs.

He spends hours beat-making in his bedroom studio.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The art of creating instrumental backing tracks for rappers or singers.

Beat-making is a key skill for hip-hop producers.

3. The process of programming drum patterns and rhythms.

Her beat-making improved after she learned to program drums.

4. A hobby or profession of composing rhythmic music on computers or machines.

Beat-making has become popular among young musicians.